Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1479)

After the setup move Qxg5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxg5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

06a9D

Rating

1479

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4k3/4q3/8/1P1pp1QK/4p1B1/4P1P1/P4n1P/8 b - - 0 43

What to look for

Convert a tactical opportunity into a lasting advantage, often by winning material or forcing a favorable ending.

43... Qh7+ 44. Qh6 44... Qxh6+ 45. Kxh6 45... Nxg4+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

43. Qxg5 43... Qh7+ 44. Qh6 44... Qxh6+ 45. Kxh6 45... Nxg4+